Parent & Family Weekend

Parent & Family Weekend is a wonderful opportunity to bring families of students to MICA to learn more about the MICA experience.

Families are welcome to take part in classes, meet faculty and staff, visit departments, learn about careers in the arts, see student artwork, and learn more about their student's experience at MICA. This year, Parent & Family Weekend will take place on October 19 - 21, 2018. Families will receive an informational mailing with full details later in the summer.

10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Parent & Family Weekend WelcomeThis year’s keynote welcome address focuses a on this charge by discussing the importance of civic engagement at MICA and throughout the Baltimore Community.

11 a.m. – 12 noon WORKSHOPS (choose one to attend):

Overview of the First Year Experience & What’s NextLearn more about MICA's unique first-year program

Art of the CritiqueAn opportunity to discuss the critique process and give you a taste of what your student experiences.

Finishing Strong, Moving On: Making the Most of Your Student’s Jr. and Sr. YearThis session is focused on helping parents of MICA students prepare for their Junior and Senior year.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Fall Festival, Brunch, & Campus ResourcesJoin us for our Parent & Family Weekend Fall Festival! We will have various fun activities as well also getting an opportunity to speak with various campus resources.

Parent’s Guide to Professional DevelopmentThe Career Development Staff and a panel of students will share their insights about being a helpful ally to your emerging artist or designer as they develop their goals for the future.

Drawing WorkshopParents and families will undertake simple exercises in seeing and forming, which will provide them with a glimpse of this fundamental art form. Supplies will be provided.

Study Abroad ExpoLearn about many short-term and long-term study abroad opportunities available to MICA students.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. World Wise: Study Abroad ReceptionThis exhibition will feature MICA students who participated in the 2018 Summer Travel Intensive Programs and students who studied abroad during 2018.

5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the evening with your studentTake advantage of the many wonderful restaurants and attractions in Baltimore.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.12 p.m. – 1 p.m.FREE Historic Tour of BaltimoreHop on a bus with Baltimore Heritage to explore a mix of some of Baltimore's most well-known historic spots, along with some hidden gems.

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. FREE MICA Shuttle to Fells PointTravel to one of Baltimore’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods.

*This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Complete schedules, including room locations, will be available at the check-in and registration tables.

Jill and Jeffrey Zimon, P ’19 Parents Council Co-Chairs

Dear Fellow MICA Parents

This is the weekend you've been waiting for!

Parent & Family Weekend is a once-a-year chance to spend time with your students, meet their friends, and greet the families of their classmates. We have found it to be a wonderful opportunity to participate in the MICA community.